2 tanker cars derail in NE Philly; no injuries

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Several tanker cars from a freight train derailed at a northeastern Philadelphia intersection, but no leaks or injuries were reported.Conrail spokesman John Enright said the derailment involved three cars and occurred just outside a rail yard in the Port Richmond section shortly after 3 a.m. Wednesday.He said the cause was unknown and he didn't immediately know what the tanker cars were carrying, but there were no leaks.WCAU-TV said two tanker cars were involved and quoted a Conrail representative as saying they were carrying phenol and acetone, and it appeared a cracked rail led to the derailment.Enright said busy Aramingo Avenue would be blocked until the cars could be re-railed, probably after rush hour.Motorists were told to expect detours and advised to avoid the area.